Profhilo at AARVA

Profhilo contains a high concentration of hyaluronic acid in two sizes, stabilised by a heat process rather than the chemical cross-linking used in most fillers. Once injected, it spreads through the skin like a gel, drawing in water and improving hydration. Laboratory research suggests it also encourages the skin to make more collagen and elastin, which is why the skin can feel firmer over the following weeks.

Profhilo is used for dry or dehydrated skin, fine lines, crepey skin, early loss of firmness and a dull, tired look. It can be used on the face, the neck and the backs of the hands. It improves skin quality rather than adding shape, so it will not fill deep lines or hollows.

No. A filler is designed to stay where it is placed and add volume or shape. Profhilo spreads through the skin and is broken down over a few weeks, so it improves hydration and texture without changing the contours of your face. Many people describe the result as their skin looking better rested.

It suits many adults whose skin feels drier, thinner or less springy than it used to. It is not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding, with an active skin infection or cold sore in the area, or if you have had a reaction to hyaluronic acid before. If you have an autoimmune condition or take medicines that thin the blood, we discuss it with you at consultation.

Generally, yes. Profhilo works beneath the surface and uses no heat or light, so skin tone is rarely a barrier. Bruising or small bumps can occasionally leave a temporary mark in darker skin, which usually fades, and we talk this through with you.

Small raised bumps at the injection points are expected and usually settle within a day. Redness, tenderness and bruising are common and short-lived. Less commonly, there can be infection, lumps or a reaction to the product. Very rarely, an injection in the face can block a blood vessel, which needs urgent treatment. We explain each risk before you consent.

After your consultation, your skin is cleansed and Profhilo is placed through a few small injections using a very fine needle. The whole treatment takes 15 to 30 minutes. Most people feel a short sting at each point, and numbing cream can be used if you prefer.

Very little. The small bumps usually settle within a day, so many people have treatment at the end of the day or before a weekend. Avoid make-up for about 12 hours, and strenuous exercise, saunas and facial treatments for a day or two.

Usually two sessions, about four weeks apart. Very dry or crepey skin sometimes needs a third. After that, most people have a single maintenance session around every six months. Your written plan sets this out before you start.

Skin often looks more hydrated within a couple of weeks of the first session. The fuller result shows around four weeks after the second session, and it usually lasts around six months before a top-up is needed.

Both are injectable skin treatments based on hyaluronic acid. Profhilo relies on a high concentration of hyaluronic acid to hydrate and firm the skin across a wide area. Sunekos combines hyaluronic acid with amino acids and is often chosen for the finer skin under the eyes. Some plans use both, and we will tell you which suits your skin.

Profhilo is available at Aarva on Midland Drive, Royal Sutton Coldfield, a short drive from Four Oaks, Walmley, Erdington, Lichfield, Tamworth and north Birmingham. Parking is available nearby.

Profhilo at Aarva is priced individually, with course pricing where it helps. The final price depends on the areas treated, and you receive it in writing at your consultation before you commit to anything.